Teachers Qualified in the UK or Rest of World (not EU/EEA or Switzerland)

Are you seeking to register as a teacher in Scotland?

We have produced a range of useful and important information on the requirements for registering with us as well as how to submit your application.

Applications for registration from teachers qualified elsewhere in the UK as well as outside of the European Union/European Economic Area (EU/EEA) are assessed against our Registration and Standard Rules,. This document can be downloaded below:

• Registration and Standards Rules

Please read all of the information provided for applicants (see the Essential Information for Applicants section below) before submitting your application. It is particularly important that you read the Eligibility information, including the information relating to the academic study requirement for registration.

How much does it cost to register?

The total cost of registering with GTC Scotland as a teacher qualified in the UK or Rest of World (not EU, EEA or Switzerland) is normally £189. This amount breaks down as follows:

You will only be required to pay for PVG Scheme membership and the Initial Registration Fee if your application for registration is successful.

*If you are already a member of the PVG Scheme, and this is for working with children, you will only be required to complete a short scheme check at a cost of £18. However, if any new information appears on the short scheme check, you will be required to have a full record check at an additional cost of £41.

The Processing Fee and the Initial Registration Fee are two separate fees. You can find out more about the Assessment Process by clicking on the link below.

Teachers who are fully qualified in an EU/EEA Member State (not UK) or in Switzerland

The EU/EEA Member States (not UK) are: Iceland, Finland, Ireland, Denmark, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Portugal, France, Greece, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Lithuania, Malta, Slovenia, Bulgaria, Norway, Sweden, Germany, Belgium, Austria, Spain, Italy, Liechtenstein, Estonia, Latvia, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, Romania, Croatia.

England, Wales and Northern Ireland are part of the same Member State as Scotland - the UK. Therefore, teachers from these countries should instead follow the advice for Teachers Qualified in the UK or Rest of the World (not EU/EEA or Switzerland).

Applications for registration from teachers qualified in an EU/EEA Member State (not UK) or Switzerland are individually assessed against the GTC Scotland's Registration and Standard Rules, which draw upon Directive 2005/36/EC. These documents can be downloaded below:

• Registration and Standards Rules

You should only submit an application for registration as a teacher who is fully qualified in an EU/EEA Member State (not UK) or Switzerland if you are satisfied that you meet the eligibility criteria.

If you would like to apply for registration as a teacher qualified in an EU/EEA Member State (not UK) or Switzerland you should view the Apply for Registration page and download the application form for Teachers who are fully qualified in an EU/EEA Member State (not UK) or Switzerland.

Please read all of the information provided for applicants (see the Useful Links section below) before submitting your application.

How much does it cost to register?

The total cost of registering with GTC Scotland as a teacher qualified in an EU/EEA Member State or Switzerland is normally £189. This amount breaks down as follows:

You will only be required to pay for PVG Scheme membership and the Initial Registration Fee if your application for registration is successful.

*If you are already a member of the PVG Scheme, and this is for working with children, you will only be required to complete a short scheme check at a cost of £18. However, if any new information appears on the short scheme check, you will be required to have a full record check at an additional cost of £41.

The Processing Fee and the Initial Registration Fee are two separate fees. You can find out more about the Assessment Process by clicking on the link below.